Tag: equality in parenting
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Can We Please Stop Celebrating Ryan Reynolds as a Super-Dad?
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of fatherhood blogging, I often find myself on a unique island regarding the respect that dads receive. Many fellow dad bloggers lament that fathers are frequently portrayed as bumbling fools by Hollywood and advertising. Personally, I’ve never felt that way. The dads I know are deeply involved in parenting…
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Come On, Fellow Dads, Step Up!
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday afternoon, I found myself home alone with my two kids, and for a few hours, I got a taste of what it’s like to be a single parent. Let’s just say, it didn’t go smoothly. As soon as my partner walked through the door, I set down the baby and reached…
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Ashton Parker Attempts to Claim Credit for Waking Up with Kids, Sarah Collins Says ‘Nice Try’
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, have you ever found yourself thinking, “Wow, I’m pretty amazing. My partner is so lucky to have me,” only to be quickly reminded that what you did was simply part of the job? Recently, Ashton Parker was honored with the prestigious ‘Robert D. Ray Pillar of Character…
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Parents Are Spending More Quality Time With Their Kids Than Ever Before
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, it’s time to put those phones down and give yourself a break from the guilt about work. Recent research indicates that modern parents are dedicating significantly more time to their children compared to their own parents and grandparents. A study conducted by researchers at the University of California,…
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Dads Don’t Babysit; They Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It’s astonishing how often I hear fathers proclaim they’re “babysitting” their own children. “This weekend, I was babysitting Emma and James so my partner could finally enjoy a moment to herself,” they say. Or, someone else might refer to a father caring for his own child as a babysitter. Let’s set the…
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Hey Dads, It’s Time to Stop Expecting Recognition for Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast A while back, I penned an article for a parenting site titled, “Just Because I Get Up at Night Doesn’t Mean I Deserve Recognition.” It chronicled a conversation I had with my partner where I foolishly suggested that she ought to appreciate my late-night wakefulness. “Most men don’t do this,” I claimed.…